HSN Code 8609
Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport [including refrigerated containers]
| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport [including refrigerated containers] | 9% | 9% | 18% | II |
Source: Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (effective 22 September 2025). Compensation Cess, if applicable, is not shown here — verify on the official CBIC portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate for HSN code 8609?
The GST rate for HSN code 8609 (Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport [including refrigerated containers]) is 18% IGST (9% CGST + 9% SGST), as per Schedule II of Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate).
Which chapter does HSN code 8609 belong to?
HSN code 8609 falls under Chapter 86 - Railway or Tramway Locomotives, Rolling Stock and Parts Thereof of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
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